The Case for Scalar-valued, User-defined Functions in T-SQL
Did you know that scalar-valued, user-defined functions can be used in DEFAULT/CHECK CONSTRAINTs and computed columns? Learn about it...
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How To Calculate Behavioral Streaks in SQL Server Data
In this tip, Tim Smith demonstrates how to measure a behavioral streak with SQL Server, an important skill for determining ROI and extrapolating trends.
Not Only a Meeting of Minds, but of Open Minds.
In which Phil Factor claims that professional application development requires a broad knowledge base.
The Service Pack Fiasco
The recent SQL Server 2014 Service Pack fiasco wasn't the first, but hopefully it won't be the last.
Database Source Control Workshop: Philadelphia, PA
Redgate and Ike Ellis are hosting a database source control workshop in Philadelphia PA, on June 4, 2015. Learn all you need to put your development databases in source control, using the version control system of your choice. Register while space is available.
Making Data Analytics Simpler: SQL Server and R
R an SQL Server are a match made in heaven. You don't need anything special to get started beyond the basic instructions. Once you have jumped the hurdle of reliably and quickly transferring data between R and SQL Server you are ready to discover the power of a relational database when when combined with statistical computing and graphics.
RESTful SignalR Service
This article explains how to expose SignalR feature through an ASP.NET Web API, which helps applications that can use REST service and to broadcast a real time message to their clients.
Tips to Optimize Your SQL Statements - Part 2
Read more tips to optimize SQL statements, specifically on a Data warehouse.
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #198 Roundup: How Do You Detect Data Changes?
Thank you to everyone who participated in T-SQL Tuesday #198! When I wrote the...
Optimizing Redshift Performance by Configuring WLM Queues
Efficient query performance in Amazon Redshift often comes down to how well you manage...
PowerShell Strikes Back: Return of the Loop
By gbargsley
Welcome back to PowerShell Strikes Back. We’re three weeks in, and the training is...
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Stairway to Reliable Database Deployment Level 3 – Rehearsing Changesets Across Environments
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QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
When I use QUOTENAME(), I can optionally provide the character used to surround the string in the result. Can I use any character?
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